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Women's Immersion Course
5 Days
Discover the thrill of whitewater kayaking in the company of women! Taught for women... by women, Esprit's 5-Day Women's Immersion Week is the perfect blend of technical skill development with experiential learning, self-confidence building and inner strength development. Esprit's top female instructors will take you beyond the basics by focusing on essential flat water strokes and maneuvers, mastering the ever-essential kayak roll and building confidence in running class I-II whitewater. Developing effective river running strategies by recognizing and understanding river features is an important element in your success on whitewater which will be emphasized throughout your program.
Courses are based at the "Pointe", Esprit's riverside lodge on the banks of the Ottawa River. The Pointe is ideally located close to great learning spots for beginners on the Ottawa and Coulonge Rivers.
All Esprit courses follow the proficiency guidelines set forth by Whitewater Ontario. The Women's Immersion Course focuses on the skills set for the Proficiency Level A & B. For more information on these skill levels, please download the 
Immersion Skills Progression document.
Availability & Costs 2008 |
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| June 23-27 | $625.00 | |
| August 4-8 | $625.00 | |
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Women's Immersion Course Itinerary
The Immersion beginner kayak course is designed to introduce the fundamental strokes and maneuvers essential to your success paddling in class I-II whitewater.
| Day 1 | 8:30 am | Meet your guides and fellow paddlers |
| 9:00 am | Boat and gear outfitting | |
| 10:00 am | Flat water instruction, basic strokes and techniques | |
| 12:00 - 1:00 pm | Lunch break | |
| 1:00 pm | Introduction to moving water (location will depend on water levels) | |
| 4:00 pm | Take out | |
| Day 2-5 | 8:30 am | Depart for river |
| 9:00 am | Warm up, review strokes and techniques | |
| 10:00 am | As confidence increases, students will challenge different rapids, continually working on new skills. Instruction and feedback throughout the day combined with short rolling sessions. | |
| 12:00 pm | Lunch break | |
| 12:30 - 4:00 pm | Continuation of paddling | |
| 4:00 pm | Take out | |
| Note: Trip timing may vary depending on water levels. | ||
What's included in your course
All courses include your paddling equipment (kayak, skirt, paddle, lifejacket, helmet and wetsuit), certified kayak instructors, and river transportation. Meals and accommodations are not included in the course cost.
Optional Add-ons
| Accommodation: | |
| Camping Cabin Tent Rental Hostel |
$10.00/night (bring your own tent) $10.00/night $25.00/night |
| Meals: | |
| Breakfast Lunch Ultimate BBQ |
$8.00 $12.00 $25.00 |
What you should bring for your course
Swimsuit, quick dry shorts, warm fleece/wool sweater, polypropylene/synthetic long sleeve shirt & tights/leggings (ie. long underwear), water sandals/shoes/socks for use in water (preferably nothing too bulky so that you can wear them inside your kayak), personal paddling gear you may already have, noseplugs (highly recommended for new kayakers!), sunscreen, bug repellent, towel, bag to carry wet gear to and from river. If you are camping you will also need to bring a tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad and flashlight.
Testimonials
Don't just take our word for the fact that Esprit provides excellent kayaking instruction! Here is what others who have experienced a kayaking course with Esprit have to say:
"Absolutely wonderful! Loved the staff, the atmosphere and the water!"
Carole, Waterloo